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Child Care Licensing Specialst

Closes On: June 30, 2024 at 10:00 AM CST

Job Status: Full-Time

Days Worked: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.

Rate of Pay: \$20.19 - \$30.42

Details: Open Until Filled

Salary Information

\$20.19/Hr Step 1 to \$30.42/Hr Step 20 Depending on Qualifications.

Total Compensation Package

Enjoy a generous base salary that reflects your skills, experience and industry standards

Experience job security and regular salary increases

Comprehensive Benefits where your well-being matters to us with a package that includes health and dental

insurance and a health savings account for eligible employees

A Retirement Plan for you to plan for your future

Generous paid leave that allows you to relax and recharge

Experience Career Advancements, growth and development with various training and learning opportunities

to enhance your skills

Job Duties

Responsible for conducting routine licensing inspections and KDHE requested compliance visits as well as assisting the

Child Care Licensing Coordinator with all complaint investigations for all types of licensed childcare facilities. Provides clients

and citizens with childcare orientation and educational information regarding the Child Care Licensing (CCL) program.

Conducts Child Care Licensing (CCL) inspections for the purpose of investigating complaints, conducting compliance

inspections, providing consultation for a proposed facility and to complete annual and initial licensing inspections. All

inspections are conducted in accordance with the KDHE CCL and Saline County policy and procedure manuals. Coordinates

and assembles educational resources for clients and the public in CCL. Submits accumulated resources to Coordinator for

review. Provides education and consultation to clients and community regarding CCL regulations and best early childhood

practices. Ability to navigate the Court, Police and DCF systems and to work cooperatively with said agencies. Documents

all CCL inspections on activity log. Completes data entry and maintains accuracy of the CCL database. Receives client

payments, enters receipts into database and forwards payments to the Billing Clerk. Manages and maintains social media

platforms with professional and appropriate content for the childcare licensing program. Attends the County Social Media

team meetings with the County Public Information Officer. Actively develops creative programs to recruit and retain childcare

professionals and increase childcare facility numbers.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Must be a graduate of accredited two (2) year college with degree in early childhood, child development, elementary

education, public health or related field. A Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) may be substituted for the

degree.

2. Prefer two (2) years experience in the early childhood field or working with children and families.

3. Must have a valid Drivers License and must provide own reliable transportation.

4. Must demonstrate professional written and oral communication skills.

5. An ability to maintain a professional demeanor.

6. Must have basic knowledge of Excel, word and other PC software and all social media platforms.

7. Must be flexible and have the ability to adapt to varying tasks.

Physical Requirements

Determined Work Level: Level 2 - Light Work Ability to communicate by means of the spoken word. Ability

to hear. Must have fine and gross motor ability. Must be able to operate computer, telephone and automobile.

Will require walking, standing, bending, balancing, sitting, climbing stairs or ladders, walking over rough

terrain, lifting equipment and stooping. May have to lift, push, carry or pull up to 20 pounds . Possible exposure

to infectious pathogens, blood, body fluids and hazardous waste. May be exposed to a variety of work

environments including outside of Health Department buildings in all weather conditions. May be subject to

highly volatile and stressful situations involving clients including child abuse and criminal investigations. May

be required to provide occasional weekend and/or evening work.

Veteran\'s Preference

Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a veteran under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an

interview if they meet the minimum qualifications of the position and successfully pass any required pre-employment

testing or any requirements such as licensing. The veterans\' preference laws do not guaran